Community Update

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Time again for the monthly Mobile Nations Community Update. Android Central, Connectedly, CrackBerry, iMore, and Windows Phone Central have been jam-packed full of goodness over the summer. As per usual, our forum members are keeping things lively, and our awesome members and volunteers remain willing and eager to help YOU with answers to your pressing tech questions.

Earlier this month, you probably noticed new header designs across ALL of our communities. The recent push we made on Connectedly, CrackBerry, iMore and Windows Phone Central brought the communities up-to-speed with the same layout and navigation found on Android Central. We hope you're enjoying the new look... the feedback has been extremely positive!

Looking ahead into mid-August and beyond, things are just starting to heat up. Before we know it, the holiday shopping season will be upon us (ugh!).Time to move on to the heart of the update. Off we go!

Mobile Nations Contests!

If you’re looking to win some cool stuff, look no further than any Mobile Nations community. You can check out the ongoing contests below. Remember, new contests can and do go up all the time, so keep checking your favorite Mobile Nations community(ies) for even more contests.

Of course, the majority of chatter around iMore is focused on the iPhone 6, iOS 8, and the upcoming 'iWatch'. In fact, Rene and the iMore team recently took time to discuss all the rumors on the iMore show 414. Check it out if you haven't already! While it's fun to discuss the latest rumors, I'll be pleased when the covers are pulled. The latest details have Apple reportedly planning a September 9th unveiling for the iPhone 6. The date makes sense, and I suspect for many, the event can't come soon enough.

Volunteer of the month

According to our database, 'PK' joined us back in November of 2008... but in all honesty, it seems like we've known each other for 20 years (and that's a good thing).

Hailing from the city of brotherly love (Philadelphia), PK is our Mod Team Leader at CrackBerry. He's also a diehard Flyers fan. Often times he and I will debate the latest hockey news along with Paul over at Android Central (the three of us love our hockey). With the Flyers and Jets (my team) falling on hard luck the past few years, Paul has the upper hand at the moment, with his Blackhawks kicking butt around the NHL. But I digress...

PK really is a living legend around Mobile Nations. Not only is he the Mod Team Leader at CrackBerry, he's an Ambassador as well. To top it off, he also volunteers his time at Connectedly as a member of their mod team. One might say he's an unstoppable force of goodness around all of Mobile Nations.

His love and passion for technology is clearly evident. Anyone that crosses paths with PK will know how humble, helpful, and friendly he is. He's always willing to lend a hand, and if he doesn't have an answer to a question, he will find you someone else that does.

PK, on behalf of Mobile Nations, our volunteers, and MILLIONS community members from around the globe, THANK YOU for all you do. It's people like you that make the Mobile Nations network the most awesome and welcoming tech communities around. Each and every day our communities are a better place... because of you.

*thumbs up*

Until next time...

Exciting days ahead indeed. Can't wait for the latest from Apple and BlackBerry, and on the Android scene September is no doubt going to be pure craziness with a whackload of new devices. Windows Phone 8.1 continues to be the hot topic of discussion, and our members are loving it over at Windows Phone Central. In terms of connected accessories, I'm becoming more and more intrigued by connected automotive developments from the likes of Audi, Tesla, and more. It's all good stuff, and Mobile Nations has it ALL covered.

Wishing you all the best for the rest of August. With fall just around the corner, before we know it the kiddies will be back in school, and a chill will be in the air. Until then, enjoy the rest of your summer.

I'll be back again next month with another edition of the Community Update.